Verhovayak Lapja, 1937. július-december (20. évfolyam, 27-53. szám)
1937-07-29 / 31. szám
July 29, 1937 ENGLISH EDITION PAGE 5 S. S. EUROPA, magnificent liner of the NORTH GERMAN LLOYD on which the winners of the Verhovay Contest sailed for Hungary HUNGARYS NATIONAL SOCIALISTS WANT BIG ESTATES DIVIDED (The Christian Science Montior) Debrencen, Hun. — Debrencen, the second city of Hungary, which lie's in the northeast corner of the country, has become a center of Hungarian National Socialists. Just how strong the Hungarian National Socialists are, otic cannot say. It is difficult to believe that there are really half a million in the eastern half of the land, as theirs claim. But the constant alarm raised by their opponents indicates they must be fairlv formidable. One does not find them parading daily down the streets of Debrecen, but if one picks up their trail and makes their acquaintance, one soon finds oneself completely surrounded by them. They have several party headquarters, issue a large number of circulars, pamphlets and appeals, hold meetings and vote in elections. Some of them have uniforms and they are organized in various groups, from children up to grandfathers. In many localities they have horse brigades. < Would Nationalize Industry They sound as though thev were very radical. They advocate dividing up the great estates, nationalizing GOD SPEED On the 24th of July, the huge and graceful North German Lloyd Steamship, Europa, left New York with our twenty-five (25) Verhovay Good-will Ambassadors^ who during our recent membership campaign were the successful winners of free round trip transportation from New York to Budapest and return. About two hundred (200) of our Hungarian-American friends will accompany them. The trip will be conducted by our energetic Secretary, Mr. John Bencze, who with his genial wife is returning to his native land for the first time since he arrived in America thirty-six (36) years ago. The party will also be favored by the presence of our Vice- President, Mr. John Korosfoy, and his wife. The whole delegation will be honored by having with them Mr. Michael Pálinkás, of Mentor, Ohio, who is one of our 2 living charter members who organized the Verhovay Association more than 51 years ago. It will help us to better endure the sweltering summer heat here in America during the next Jew days, when we think of our many friends enjoying the broad decks, gymnasium, salons and swimming pool on board this palatial floatig wessel of 50,000 tons as she glides over the blue waters at the rate of 29 miles an hour. We sincerely wish each and every one a most happy voyage, pleasant journey and safe return. No one can really picture the extreme joy, pleasure and happiness which will be felt by all members of this delegation when they meet their numerous friends and relations in Hungary. We especially congratulate, Mr. Bencze, and can scarcely imagine the happiness and joy with which he will be greeted by his 85 year old mother, as well as his brother and two sisters. It will be the continual earnest prayer of all members of Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association that the “Europa” will safely land her 2,000 passengers on the other side of the Atlantic and we will look forward to a wonderful time next year when our members and friends have again returned to America after a most enjoyable, pleasant and profitable visit throughout their homeland in Hungary and a beneficial voyage both ways over the Atlantic. industry and finance, introducing secret voting, imposing radical social measures, exalting labor, leveling up ’and leveling down social extremes, and restoring by force, if necessary, lost Hungarian lands and populations. Excepting the Communists alone, they are the most radical people in Hungary. Thev are called “demagogues” and “inciters of the masses.” Their opponents fear that with their sweeping promises they may loose a proletarian revolution. Their support comes from many different groups. Aggressive nationalists join them because of their nationalism. Some members of the police and not a few high police officials as well as army officers sympathize with them. State, district, and local officials give ear to them. Landless peasants and poorly-paid workers look upon them as champions. Speak With Conviction Many restless intellectuals are lured by their ringing slogans and categorical doctrines. In certain circles people who speak with assurance and conviction always find a hearnig. This party also is new and seems rather idealistic, which appeals to underprivileged masses seeking panaceas. It is not well led, however. Its chiefs are mostly young men not very well known. They also seem rather unsettled, and envious of each other. There is much disunity and strife among them. Some, too, appear to be more interested in personal advancement than in the “cause.” . It looks as though this movement develop into a considerable social force. Poverty, neglect, and longfrustrated hopes have made ,the Hungarian masses impatient. The National Socialist program seems to offer them what they want. So it is gathering strength as Fascism did in Italv.
